Coco Gauff cruises to Roland Garros Final with dominant win over Lois Boisson

The victory guarantees a blockbuster No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown against top seed Aryna Sabalenka, setting the stage for a thrilling climax to the women's tournament.

Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, showcased her clay-court prowess under the closed roof, navigating tricky conditions with precision. The 21-year-old American, who returned to her career-high No. 2 ranking after triumphs at the 2024 WTA Finals and finals in Madrid and Rome, dropped only one set en route to the semifinals.

Her quarterfinal win over Australian Open champion Madison Keys highlighted her resilience, but against Boisson, it was all about dominance.

Boisson, a 22-year-old wildcard ranked outside the Top 100, captivated Paris with her improbable run. After missing her planned 2024 Grand Slam debut due to a torn ACL, she roared back, stunning Top 10 players Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva to become the youngest French major semifinalist since Amelie Mauresmo in 1999.

Yet, facing Gauff in the biggest match of her career, Boisson struggled to match the American's relentless baseline game.

Gauff seized control early, breaking Boisson's serve four times in a one-sided opening set. The second set saw a brief flicker of resistance as Boisson earned a break point in the third game and leveled the score at 3-2.

But Gauff's focus never wavered. She broke again, consolidated, and closed out the match with a final break, outrallying Boisson to seal the win on her second match point.

The final against Sabalenka promises fireworks. Their head-to-head stands at 5-5, with Sabalenka winning three of their last four clashes, including a straight-sets victory in the 2024 Madrid final.

Gauff, however, holds the edge from her 2023 US Open triumph over the Belarusian. The winner will claim their first Roland Garros title and tip the balance in this fiercely contested rivalry.

Recent posts on X highlight Gauff's mental growth, with her coach, Brad Gilbert, praising her ability to "stay locked in" under pressure. Sabalenka, meanwhile, shared confidence in her clay-court game, noting her "improved movement" as key to her 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0 semifinal win over defending champion Iga Swiatek. 

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